These Homemade Mint Milanos are even better than the original! A tender butter cookie is sandwiched around the most luxurious peppermint-infused whipped chocolate ganache filling. Completely irresistible!
Holding the tip down close to the surface, pipe 3 rows of 2 1/2-inch long narrow ovals (see video), onto the prepared parchment sheet, using the folds as a guide.
Transfer to baking sheets, and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until just beginning to brown around the edges.
Cool completely on the pans and fill with whipped peppermint ganache.
To make the Filling:
Chop or break the chocolate into small pieces, and place in a medium mixing bowl.
Heat the cream until just barely simmering, and pour the hot cream over the chocolate, allowing it to stand for 5 minutes.
Add the peppermint extract, and stir together until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Let the ganache cool completely and become firm.
Whip the ganache on medium high speed until fluffy.